exaggerated
Americanadjective
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unduly or unrealistically magnified.
to have an exaggerated opinion of oneself.
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abnormally increased or enlarged.
Other Word Forms
- exaggeratedly adverb
- nonexaggerated adjective
- nonexaggeratedly adverb
- self-exaggerated adjective
- unexaggerated adjective
Etymology
Origin of exaggerated
First recorded in 1545–55; exaggerate + -ed 2
Example Sentences
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Brooks points out that one way high-tech promoters finesse their exaggerated promises is through subtle redefinition.
From Los Angeles Times
Risks of oversupply in 2026 may be exaggerated as OPEC+ signals a pause in production hikes in 1Q and demand weakness appears to be largely priced in, he says.
Risks of oversupply in 2026 may be exaggerated as OPEC+ signals a pause in production hikes in 1Q and demand weakness appears to be largely priced in, he says.
To promote his call for a separate air force, Mitchell exaggerated the outcome—including the apocryphal claim that admirals witnessing the demonstration “wept aloud” as the target went under.
From Los Angeles Times
"The first one by Cití Ní Ghallchóir is so sweet but still so sad and placid... she just seemed really exhausted," she said, noting that the other two felt "disgusting, painful and exaggerated."
From BBC
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